Position 1. Now you are lined up, complete your POM routine, remember to put the car into reverse. It will also help you to lower the nearside door mirror. Yes, you can do this on test!
As you slowly reverse, look over your left shoulder through the back window and the nearside rear window.
The nearside rear window will give you a view of the object car. When your car is level at the rear with the object car or has just passed, it is time to steer. You can stop at this point if you like. Whilst the car is moving steer 1 full turn left. (not full lock). You need to check over your right should to check it is safe as the front end of your car moves to the right.
Position 2. As you care continues to reverse slowly you will notice the car coming to a 45 degress angle (almost 2 o'clock). Again you can stop at this point if you like. Now it is time to steer 1 full turn right.
Your car will not reverse slowly to the kerb in a straightline at your 45 degree angle. Glance between your back window and your nearside door mirror. You need to know if there are any vehicles around.
Position 3. Your left door mirror is key now, some drivers know when they need to steer 1 full turn right to avoid hitting the kerb just by looking at the door mirror. Some drivers need a reference point. The reference point in this case is the door handle lining up with the kerb as shown in the image. When you reach this point stop. The add 1 full turn to the right. Keeping crawling, keet an eye on the kerb. If you need more steering to avoid the kerb steer to the right some more.
The car will straighten up. Come to a stop. Secure the Car, raise your door mirror. Very important, raise your door mirror.
WHAT TO DO IF A VEHICLE COMES AND YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS MANOEUVRE?
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUTOMATIC CARS AND MANUALS
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